VA St. Louis Health Care System

VA St. Louis Health Care System Visit our Website www.stlouis.va.gov. For patient concerns please use http://iris.va.gov/. Visitor Policy included in this section! Louis County, Shiloh (IL), St.

Located in Saint Louis, Missouri, the VA Saint Louis Health Care System is a two-division facility (St. Louis City & South County) that serves our nation's heroes and their families in MO and IL. Our outpatient clinics are located in St. Louis City (on Manchester Rd), North St. Charles and Washington. Visit our website www.stlouis.va.gov. We've recently updated our Visitor policies:
Outpatient Set

tings (all VASTLHCS Locations)
• One person may accompany a Veteran to an outpatient appointment. All must be able to wear a mask.
• Children are permitted if able to wear a mask throughout time on campus and accompanied by an adult at all times. The child and adult will be treated as one visitor (no exemption required). If child is unable to wear a mask or remain with an adult, they will not be permitted on campus. COVID Isolation Rooms (inpatient)
• Visitors are restricted from entering the room of a suspected (person under investigation) or known positive COVID19 patient.
• Alternative methods of visitor and patient interactions, such as video call application on cell phones or tablets, or phone calls are to be used. Scheduled and ad hoc family visits using these methods are encouraged.
• For end of life care or specific need for caregiver interaction with the patient (non-COVID or COVID19 positive patient/patient under investigation), an exception may be made when it is essential to make medical decisions or essential for the patients emotional well-being and care. The visitor must be masked and will only be allowed in the building if the name has been provided in advance to the Screening and Assessment unit with approval of the Operation Section Chief or designees. John Cochran Hospital Inpatient Setting
• Visiting hours are10 am to 6 pm. All must be able to wear a mask during visit.
• Children must be at least age 10 to visit and able to wear a mask during stay
• All children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. One adult visitor + one minor visitor will be treated as one visitor (no exemption required)
• One visitor per inpatient at a time and encourage to limit visit to 60 minutes or less. Staff may extend the length of the visit based on patient need and unit activities. Community Living Center Setting (JB)
• Visiting hours to 8AM-6PM. All must be able to wear a mask during visit.
• Visitors will be pre-scheduled, and visit will occur in visitation booth either in lobby or outside building.
• Expand weekend/holiday visitation; allow for pre-scheduled weekend/holiday visitations between 8AM-6PM
• Children are permitted if at least age 10, able to wear a mask throughout time on campus and accompanied by an adult at all times. The child and adult will be treated as one visitor (no exemption required).
• Exceptions to the visitor restriction are approved by the CLC leadership. Spinal Cord Injury Setting (JB)
• Visiting hours to 8AM-6PM including weekends/holidays. All must be able to wear a mask during visit.
• Visitors will be pre-scheduled, and visit will occur in visitation booth either in lobby or outside building.
• Children are permitted if at least age 10, able to wear a mask throughout time on campus and accompanied
by an adult at all times. The child and adult will be treated as one visitor (no exemption required).
• Exceptions to the visitor restriction are approved by the SCI leadership.

07/17/2025
Dear Veterans,With apologies for the late notice, we wanted to inform you of major traffic impacts to Grand Boulevard st...
07/10/2025

Dear Veterans,

With apologies for the late notice, we wanted to inform you of major traffic impacts to Grand Boulevard starting on Monday, July 14, due to the City of St. Louis replacing a waterline.

From Monday, July 14, 2025, through Monday, Sept. 15, 2025, Grand Boulevard will be completely closed from Cook Avenue to Enright Avenue as shown below in the diagram. This closure means that traffic will be diverted around the Grand Boulevard construction.

The Detour Route

To avoid the closure, traffic traveling NORTHBOUND(from the direction of the Fox Theater), drivers will need to:
• Turn right on Franklin Avenue
• Turn left on Josephine Baker Boulevard
• Travel onto Cook Avenue
• Turn right on Grand Boulevard

To avoid the closure, traffic traveling SOUTHBOUND (going toward the direction of the Fox Theater), drivers will need to:
• Turn right on Cook Avenue
• Turn left on N. Spring Avenue
• Turn left on Delmar Boulevard
• Turn right on Grand Boulevard

Patient Parking

You may still enter the Emergency Department/Ambassador’s Suite and Valet Parking by:
• Turning left on Enright Avenue from the northbound direction (coming from the direction of the Fox Theater) or;
• Turning right on Enright Avenue from the southbound direction (going toward the direction of the Fox Theater).

All Patient Parking will remain open throughout the construction project.

We apologize for the inconvenience this may cause. Please consider giving yourself extra time to arrive for your appointments. If you have additional questions, please email us at STLPAO@va.gov.

Thank you for your service, and for choosing VA St. Louis Health Care System.

To our Veterans,VA Medical Centers are reviewed by a number of oversight bodies, from the Office of Inspector General to...
07/08/2025

To our Veterans,

VA Medical Centers are reviewed by a number of oversight bodies, from the Office of Inspector General to the Paralyzed Veterans of America and The Joint Commission.

Each year, we host dozens of surveyors who come in, take a look at our processes and procedures. While some visits are announced ahead of time, others are not.

We spent the last week in June hosting a team from The Joint Commission for our unannounced triennial survey. The surveyors evaluated our overall hospital, home care, and behavioral health care service against 1,551 standards, and we’re very proud to say that our team rocked!

At the end of the week, we received a preliminary report with recommendations for improvement from the surveyors on fewer than 3% of survey standards – in other words, we heard from The Joint Commission that VA St. Louis is providing safe and effective care.

We aim to provide world-class healthcare every single day, and we’re honored you continue to Choose VA St. Louis Health Care System.

Veterans. Come hang out with us at the JB Canteen in Bldg. 24 every Tuesday from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. Certified peer s...
07/08/2025

Veterans. Come hang out with us at the JB Canteen in Bldg. 24 every Tuesday from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. Certified peer specialists will be there to help you connect with others, share support, and discuss VA services and community resources.
We can’t wait to see you!

07/06/2025

No matter when you served or what you’ve experienced in military or civilian life, you may be facing challenges that impact your mental health, relationships, and life. Still, you don’t have to face them alone.

Your VA is here to support you: Mentalhealth.va.gov/get-help/treatment.asp

Attention, Veterans! As we celebrate the July 4th federal holiday, please note that our Primary Care Clinics, JC Vacci...
07/04/2025

Attention, Veterans! As we celebrate the July 4th federal holiday, please note that our Primary Care Clinics, JC Vaccine Clinic, administrative offices, and all outpatient clinics will be closed.

In case of a life-threatening emergency, don’t hesitate to call 911 or head to your nearest emergency room right away! For mental health support, contact the Veteran Crisis Line at 988 and press 1, or text 83855 for immediate assistance.

Veterans can leave non-emergency messages for their healthcare team, manage prescription refills, schedule or cancel upcoming appointments, and access their healthcare records through My HealtheVet at https://www.va.gov/.

We wish all a Safe and Happy Independence Day! 🎉 Please note, we’ll be back to serve you on Monday, July 7, 2025.



During this , we're filled with appreciation for everyone who joined us at the Freedom on Wheels Car Show on June 14 at...
06/28/2025

During this , we're filled with appreciation for everyone who joined us at the Freedom on Wheels Car Show on June 14 at Jefferson Barracks! Rain couldn't dampen the spirits of our passionate car enthusiasts—99 fantabulous vehicles were showcased in support of Veterans receiving care at .

We thank Richard Layton, his team, our incredible sponsors, Marcena Gunter and her team from VA's Center for Development and Civic Engagement, and all our volunteers.

Alma Masonic Lodge #497
Jeffery Burdell
Caleb Atwood Music
Detail 360
Emeth Masonic Lodge #1030 (in memory of Richard J. Montgomery)
Kaskaskia Lodge #86
Marissa Masonic Lodge #881
Military Vehicle Preservation Assoc.
Gary Milligan
Red Bud Lodge #472
Sovereign Knights Widows Sons of Southern Illinois
Team Red White Blue's Angelo Deserio
Teamsters Local Union #50
Waterloo Masonic Lodge #787
White Stone Revival
WHS Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Engine Teams
VA Police at JB 🚓
JB Engineering
JB Grounds
JB Dom Patients

Special thanks to our judge, Mike Castrale. 🌟

For more photos, throttle up to our Flickr page 🏎😊: https://www.flickr.com/photos/vastl/albums/with/72177720327038645

We look forward to what the future may bring and a possible Freedom on Wheels Car Show in 2026!

Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) often arises after experiencing a traumatic event, such as combat, violence, or eve...
06/24/2025

Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) often arises after experiencing a traumatic event, such as combat, violence, or even a disaster. It's natural to feel stress reactions after such experiences. However, if these feelings persist and interfere with your daily life, it might be time to explore the possibility of PTSD. Support for Veterans is available at your VA Hospital.

https://www.ptsd.va.gov/index.asp

Across the nation, a concerning 81% of women in the U.S. share experiences of harassment or assault in their lifetimes, ...
06/23/2025

Across the nation, a concerning 81% of women in the U.S. share experiences of harassment or assault in their lifetimes, in contrast to 43% of men. A recent study on women Veterans highlights that some have faced harassment on VA grounds—places where every Veteran should feel respected and safe. Let's work together to create a better environment for all!

https://news.va.gov/140728/women-veterans-deserve-respect/

Whew! Temperatures around the Midwest are rising, with little relief in sight!Here are some ways to beat the heat:- Wear...
06/20/2025

Whew!
Temperatures around the Midwest are rising, with little relief in sight!
Here are some ways to beat the heat:
- Wear a hat and light-colored/loose-fitting clothing. Cotton breathes the best.
- Don't forget the sunscreen!
- Avoid being outdoors during peak heat hours from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Whether young or old, check in with neighbors, friends, and relatives.
- Bring your pets indoors, and provide plenty of water.
- If you place your hand on the pavement and wouldn't walk barefoot on it, it's unsafe for a pet. Keep pet paws off the asphalt.
- Seek out shade & A/C
- Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate! Water is the best!
- Take cool showers
- Do not leave children or pets in a hot car, even for a second!
- Make it a habit to look in your backseat when exiting your vehicle. Pets or children may be so quiet you forget about them in your rush to get things done.

Share these cooling center links with everyone you know!

Missouri Cooling Centers
https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/1139cabb927b4395b75434a3cde4bfe1/page/Map?org=mohealth&views=Facility-List

Illinois Cooling Centers
https://keepcool.illinois.gov/

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